Marides Marinates (Marinated Smelts)

• 2 lb. smelts, cleaned and drained
• 1 lemon, juice of
• Flour for dredging
• Oil for frying (preferably olive)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard mixed with
• 1 tbsp. cold water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Sprinkle each smelt with lemon juice, roll in flour, and fry in hot oil about a half-inch deep.
2. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the wine, vinegar, parsley, thyme or oregano, diluted mustard, oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer 8 minutes, then add the smelts.
5. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
6. Cool, then chill before serving.
7. Serve cold.

smelts, lemon, flour, white wine, wine vinegar, parsley, thyme, oregano, olive oil, mixed with, cold water, salt

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4060 (may not work)